JJ Grey & Mofro - Georgia Warhorse

Georgia Warhorse is the fifth studio album from JJ Grey & Mofroa a US Southern Rock/Soul/Funk/Blues jam band from Jacksonville, Florida.

Georgia Warhorse was released in 2010 on the US independent blues record label Alligator Records.  

The album is named after a cricket that is found in northern Florida that is known for its strength despite its small size. 

The band members include JJ Grey (Lead and Backing Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer, Clavinet, Talkbox, Harmonica), Anthony Cole (Drums), Andrew Trube (Bass, Lap Steel and Acoustic Guitar), Anthony Farrell (Rhodes and Piano), Art Edmaiston (Tenor Saxophone), Dennis Marion (Trumpet), Adam Scone (Hammond B3 Organ), Chris von Sneidern (Percussion).

The album features songs such as “The Sweetest Thing” that includes vocals from Toots Hibbert, from Toots and The Maytals. It also features Derek Trucks, from The Allman Brothers Band and The Tedeschi Trucks Band, on the song “Lullaby” playing slide guitar.

Daryl Hance, who was an original member of Mofro, left the band in 2010 before this album was made to pursue a solo career. Hance was replaced on the guitar by Andrew Trube.

This is a US Pressing on 180 Gram Vinyl.